This Old Town

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“This Old Town”
Single by Paul Weller and Graham Coxon
B-side	"Each New Morning", "Black River"
Released	July 2, 2007
Format	Download, 7"
Length	12:13
Label	Regal Records
Writer(s)	Paul Weller, Graham Coxon
Producer	Charles Rees
Paul Weller chronology
"Wild Blue Yonder" (2006) "This Old Town" (2007) "Are You Trying To Be Lonely" (2007)
Graham Coxon chronology
"Bloody Annoying" / "What Ya Gonna Do Now?" (2006) "This Old Town" (2007)

"This Old Town" is a song collaboration by English musicians Paul Weller (formerly of The Jam) and Graham Coxon (of Blur fame). The song was released as a download single on July 2, 2007, and a limited edition 7" on July 30 (see 2007 in British music).^[1] The song also features Zak Starkey (of The Who and Oasis fame) on drums.^[1] The single peaked at #39 in the UK Singles Chart.

It was recorded at Black Barn Studios , Ripley being engineered by Charles Rees.

In some places the song and its B-sides have been advertised as a "triple A-side."^[2]

[edit] Track listing

1. "This Old Town" (Paul Weller, Graham Coxon) - 4:13
2. "Each New Morning" (Graham Coxon) - 4:10
3. "Black River" (Paul Weller) - 3:50

This Old Town was previously recorded by Ocean Colour Scene as For Dancers Only, included in their album On The Leyline.

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